Young People and Advertising

Through Media Smart, our industry’s award-winning non-profit, we champion advertising education and support the Government’s work to improve media literacy across the UK. Media Smart helps children and young people understand advertising wherever it appears and inspires them to consider careers in our sector. It provides free guides for 7–25-year-olds, engaging teaching resources for schools and expert advice for parents and guardians.

Spotlight

The Advertising Association supports Media Smart UK at Safer Internet Day 2026 event

Yesterday, we supported Media Smart at the Safer Internet Day 2026 event hosted at BT Tower. Aligning with the theme ‘Smart...

Critical Thinking in an AI-Driven Advertising World

In support of Safer Internet Day 2026, our Public Policy and Regulation Director, Konrad Shek, has collaborated with Media Smart UK...

Report: Unlocking Apprenticeships to Drive Growth

The Advertising Association has released a new report, ‘Unlocking Apprenticeships to Drive Growth’, calling on the Government to seize the opportunity...

The Hybrid Era in Adland: 10 Key Questions Answered – Report

Two years on from Credos’ first report on hybrid working practices – ‘Hybrid Working in the Advertising Industry‘ – we...

Forget Gen Z: What is going on with Millennials?

Channel 4’s recent report, ‘Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust’ thrust the topic of trust amongst the young into the...

“Get off my screen!”: Explaining the generational trust divide

“Get off my lawn!” Hardly does the phrase need to be finished before a vivid image forms. An older gentleman,...

Through Media Smart, our industry’s award-winning non-profit, we provide high-quality resources, champion advertising education and support the Government’s work to improve media literacy across the UK. Media Smart helps children and young people understand advertising wherever it appears and inspires them to consider careers in our sector. It provides free guides for 7–25-year-olds, engaging teaching resources for schools and expert advice for parents and guardians.